Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Antique Tie Backs - Free For The Asking

Visual Vamp antique curtain tie backs

Tie backs for drapes and curtains have kind of gone out of fashion these days. Except for here in New Orleans, where silk drapes are the norm, and tie backs are incredibly functional as well as decorative.

Drapery tie back in New Orleans


I have a lovely pair of vintage/antique tie backs that I am giving away as part of my Visual Vamp Gives Back idea HERE. So many of you have been so good to Alberto and me, that I want to give back in some small way. I have been an avid decorator for many, many years, and have accumulated many lovely things that I really don't use anymore. Perhaps one of you out there might like to have something from me that would look great in your home.


Antique curtain tie backs in the shape of feathers
From the home of Valorie Hart-Visual Vamp, to yours

The tie backs I am offering are gold tone, and in the shape of a large feather. They are lovely. If you want them, just leave a comment, and I will randomly pick one, and then send you the tiebacks. I will even pick up the shipping charges.

In the meantime, enjoy the images of some tie backs ~

via Southern Living

attributed to Michael Smith via Cote de Texas


Antique tie backs from Shawn Stucker


Is he considering, to tie back or not to tie back?


Antique curtain tie backs from Corey Amaro




So what do you think? Do you like tie backs, or are they as over and out as a skirted table?

Visual Vamp is gifting these antique tie backs
Just leave a comment!


PS - Go on over to Nita's Nod Vintage Life HERE and see a lovely post she did about blog friends. BFF Blog Friends Forever!



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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    anything beautifully made never goes out of style. being from the south, it was pretty much de rigueur to have some kind of tieback, be it fabric, wood or metal, to hold back your drapes your drapes.

    nanne

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  2. Visual VampJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Well said Nanne!
    And I totally agree!
    xo xo

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  3. KarenaJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Valorie, I love them!! They are very classic, timeless I think!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  4. AprilJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Gorgeous! I needed a little Southern beauty to go with the biscuits and gravy that I finally made right. :) I LOVE those tie backs and think that they want to come home with me!
    Thanks so much for sharing~I just found your blog and I love it!

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  5. RuthJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Hello!
    I must say I find those tie backs to be quite beautiful! I love the clean lines and elegant historical style.

    I live in a 1930s home (including the original windows!) and have been planning on adding some heavy window treatments to make them slightly more energy efficient! I would love to have these to keep them back during the day, and would never consider them as "out"....rather as classics...timeless!! :)

    Gorgeous blog,

    Ruth

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  6. Nita {ModVintageLife}January 17, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oh...they are very pretty. Thanks for including me in your post. Don't include me in the drawing though...I love the tie backs but don't have drapes to use them on. But they are fabulous.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh these are quite lovely. I would love to use them
    cathycomm@aol.com

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  8. aBroadJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Those would look perfect, here on my french doors, with my linen drapes pulled back, in Buenos Aires :)

    I love tie backs btw, especially when you are able to use them to great effect.

    Candice
    notesfromabroadblog@gmail.com

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  9. Linda in AZ *January 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    * Really beautiful, Val, & IMHO, NOTHING that's so pretty, & that YOU LOVE n' makes you FEEL GOOD, is EVER out of style (I can't help it... I STILL love a skirted, topped w/ square & then glass-topped table... I don't feel "outdated at all! Or as my BFF would say "SO SUE ME!" that I DO! Grins!)...

    Darn it, I couldn't use them... so plz don't enter me... just know I think it's LOVELY of you... I know what's in your heart & head about this, and that TOO, is beautiful!!!

    Healthy hugs to you both,
    Linda in AZ*
    bellesmom1234@comcast.net

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  10. My Many MomentsJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    ummm....YES PLEASE!! They are amazing! I just blogged about loving anything gold or brass! I have silk drapes in my bedroom and have plastic tie backs from Target, Yuck. Even if you don't pick me, I love your blog!
    Thanks,
    Heather
    mymanymoments.blogspot.com

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  11. La Maison BohemeJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Oh my, how lovely! I love them.

    xo
    Sarah

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  12. MargoJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Love your blog! Thanks for sharing!!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Oh, those are so pretty! That is so generous of you to give them away. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Mary
    mary.run@verizon.net

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  14. jessicarsommerJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh my goodness!! Are you serious? These are so beautiful! I absolutely am in love with these-- so lovely!!

    xoxo Jessica Rae
    {lovely ugly design}
    http://lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com/

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  15. Vickie H.January 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Oh my! I love tie backs and think that using them appropriately is a lost art! I would love these! Very generous of you to share!

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  16. IreneJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh Val. these are beautiful, I'd love to be considered for this wonderful giveaway, but I understand if I don't win. I think they'd probably be framed at my house, I'm into framing things, these days. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

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  17. Shirley GoffJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Those are great tiebacks! Mine are doorknob shaped and the drapes don't stay behind them. Love your blog.

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  18. MandyJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I absolutely love these! I can't believe how sweet you are to give these away! I am touched. Well my heart dropped at the site of them as I adore mixing modern with vintage. And as one reader posted beautiful things never go out of style. My husband and I actually designed our wedding rings including eagle feathers, so they feel like they belong on my wall;-)Congrats to who ever inherits them!

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  19. The Devoted ClassicistJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Tie-backs can be a great feature of window dressing. I am sure they are indeed well appreciated in New Orleans, but I am often surprised while shopping in other cities. I have seen tie-backs identified in antique stores as the most unbelievable items imaginable: andiron holders, suspender hooks, flyswatter holders, and candy dishes!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I have always loved ornate decorative tiebacks, and it delights me to see you feature them on your blog. Thank you!

    Jean Van Meter

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Thank you for posting the images of them. They are the diamond earrings of a room.

    Jean Van Meter

    Hayles and Howe, Inc.

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  22. TamishaJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oh, tie backs are awesome, in the right space. Maybe not so great in a mid-century anything. This house had awful tiebacks (mostly plastic) but I managed to use them to create molds for glass work.

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  23. PatJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I would love those beauties! To heck with what others think is out of style!

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  24. Laura Ingalls GunnJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I never thought I would publicly state this but Tie Me Up! If I win I will tie one on. Ok, I could go on but...
    Tiebacks as lovely as this are a classic design staple. I have a pair of bronze gold silk curtains in my living room that would love to be enhanced. Fingers crossed.

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  25. causer659January 20, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love the tiebacks and your blog site. What a treasure! Thank you for the opportunity to win such an elegant gift.

    Linda

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hello,

    This is a question for the webmaster/admin here at visualvamp.blogspot.com.

    Can I use part of the information from your post above if I give a backlink back to your site?

    Thanks,
    Peter

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  27. couturewindowfashionsJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh Valorie!
    Right up my alley! No, tiebacks - holdbacks are definitely not a thing of the past. As this is my biz, there are some really awesome designs available through those of us who specialize in couture window fashions.

    In fact, my friend Remy Lemoine from Paris has designed a whole line of them in the most unusual shapes and materials. I have two of his that are made from Murano glass and are gorgeous!

    I posted pics of these on my latest blog post about "BLING". Enjoy my dear!

    Tammi xo xo

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  28. LoriJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It is kind of you to share your special items with your fans. These beautiful tiebacks would look lovely in my spare bedroom which has only one window. So glad that Alberto is better!
    lfarmer@belhaven.edu

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    Val,

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  31. my favorite and my best- MFAMB to youJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    if i had curtains i would be all over them.

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  32. iNd!@nAJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    gosh they're delicious
    and what's more
    the green drapes in one of the images
    put me in mind of mizz scarlett
    and her sartorial splendour

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  33. leah @ plainview - moxiethrift on etsyJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    wow! i love the feather tie backs, they are beautiful.

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  34. pamcottJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I woould love these tie backs
    to glam up my burlap drapes that
    I plan to make for my living room!
    LOVE YOUR STYLE!!!!

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  35. EFT TherapyJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Your design and sense of style is very lovely and classic! I love them all.

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  36. SueJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    OMG!!!!I love these, please include my comment in this beautiful give away.

    Sue

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  37. ElizabethJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I love the tie backs. I am just moving into my very first New Orleans shotgun and would love to put these in my new home. :) It'll be the first time I ever have a place that needs curtains with tie backs!

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  38. LilaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Those are stunning. I have been searching for tie backs for our curtains and can't find the perfect ones yet. I'm secretly hoping my grandmother will give me hers after her family room is redone!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

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  39. Hickory Furniture MartJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    This antique look is very cool, and very southern! http://bit.ly/i8ifzQ

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  40. JodiJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    The tiebacks are lovely.

    I have been enjoying your posts lately.

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  41. ArchitectDesign™January 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Those are just gorgeous -are you sure you can part with them?!

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